Tottenham Hotspur could look to make a real statement in the transfer market at the third time of asking, according to reports - with a move for Como attacker Nico Paz hopefully being a charm this time around, after two bids were rejected for his services earlier in the window.
Spurs missed out on Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze earlier in the transfer window, being hijacked by local rivals Arsenal at the last minute in their quest to bolster their attacking ranks - and that has seemingly pulled them back to the negotiating table with Como, who are reluctant to let their Spanish star leave.
Report: Tottenham See 'Third Bid' Rejected for Nico Paz
Nico Paz
The report by Italian outlet Quotidiano Sportivo states that although 'everyone is crazy' about Paz, Spurs are now set to offer offer €80million (£69million) for his services - but it's likely to be rejected by Como.
However, Thomas Frank remains to be beaten. Tottenham are ready to make yet another offer for the 'incredible' attacker, after their bids so far have failed, but Como are in talks with Real Madrid to hold the 'buyback right' for next season.
The Lombardy-based outfit signed Paz from Real Madrid at the start of last season, for a fee of around €6million (£5million) - though Real Madrid have a buyback option for €10million. As a result, and as Como's biggest 'coup' of their top-flight crusade so far, bids for Paz are being turned down as they aim to keep ahold of their best players. Inter Milan have tried to sign him, alongside La Liga clubs.
But in recent days, Tottenham have made an initial offer of €40million, which was rejected; before making a total offer of €75million, with €65million of that being guaranteed - and after that itself was turned down, chairman Daniel Levy is prepared to come to the table with a €80million (£69million) offer for a player who has won the hearts of the Como fanbase.
The issue is that Tottenham are offering seven times as much money, and although Paz doesn't currently have his heart set on a return to the Spanish giants, the bid being rejected means that, due to Real's 'excellent relationship' with the Serie A side, they will look to 'compensate' the Italian club for their lost income, which is more bad news for Spurs after a failed move for Manchester City star Savinho.
As a result, barring any 'sensational' twists, Paz will remain at Como for the upcoming season, where he scored six goals in 35 appearances last season before opening his league account on the opening weekend against Lazio earlier this month.
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